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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,702, 14,553.60 and 2,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,702, 14,553.60 and 2,777.04 is: 4,165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,702 : 14,553.60 = 2,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,702/14,553.60 = 2,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,702x = 14,553.60 × 2,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,702x = 40,415,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,415,929.34/9,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.73

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